Kentucky Kingdom (SFKK, KK) Discussion Thread

[Diamondbacker27]

Is Chang still a name owned by Ed Hart or did Six Flags get those rights when the bought the park?

 

Thunder Run's RMC makeover

[palmerleeberry]

^Ah Gee Whiz, and all this time I thought they were saving the RMC treatment for Twisted Twins.

 

What, Rapids won't be ready by the time I get there? I guess that means more ROLLER SKATER ride time for me.

 

Holy DWD, that height looks way taller than I expected! I have three options concerning this slide: pray that it isn't open when I visit the park and just fake my frustration, just say I have a condition preventing me from riding that and stay on the ROLLER SKATER, or just ride the blasted thing and have the whole park hear me screaming like a banshee ( and that's before I get on). Methinks I might consider staying on the lazy river ride and humming Jimmy Buffet tunes.

 

 

Finally, I have a feeling that the only "Chang" we will have at Kentucky Kingdom is the result of buying a T-shirt for $14.99 with a twenty dollar bill on hand. Think about that one, then you can laugh, groan, or go .

 

 

ROLLER SKATER - TAKE A RIDE AROUND OUR RINK!!!

[Diamondbacker27]

I will certainly ride the slide. But I will be scared to death.. Probably similar to the first time I rode TTD.

[A.J.]

Thunder Run's RMC makeover

Kentucky Kingdom just spent all that money re-tracking Thunder Run and you're expecting them to call in Rocky Mountain Construction to redo the coaster again?

[aCoasterStory]

Thunder Run's RMC makeover

Kentucky Kingdom just spent all that money re-tracking Thunder Run and you're expecting them to call in Rocky Mountain Construction to redo the coaster again?

 

I think he was just saying they'd paint the rails a bright orange, but I may be wrong...

[Midgetman82]

It was RMC who re-tracked the coaster.

Methinks I might consider staying on the lazy river ride and humming Jimmy Buffet tunes.

I can see myself doing the same, though after I've had my few tries on DWD.

[coasterfreak101]

Thunder Run's RMC makeover

 

Kentucky Kingdom just spent all that money re-tracking Thunder Run and you're expecting them to call in Rocky Mountain Construction to redo the coaster again?

 

I feel like you're missing the joke here.

[ratdogg68]

1 more Week, I'll be in the Park checking it all out, can't wait to see the New Kingdom. I'll post a PTR when I get home that night, Looking Forward to Lighting Run, looks like it all will be Great.

[glouthan]

^Are you getting in early? The scheduled opening is May 24.

[Woodie Warrior]

1 more Week, I'll be in the Park checking it all out, can't wait to see the New Kingdom. I'll post a Photo TR when I get home that night, Looking Forward to Lighting Run, looks like it all will be Great.

If you are attending that ACE/Amazon preview, I wouldn't expect Lightning Run to be open. I don't believe it has even started testing yet.

[Diamondbacker27]

Yes, I was joking.

I know they wouldn't call RMC back to do that after they just re-tracked it.

[KyKingdomMike]

Looks like Lightning Run is now testing.

 

Mark Brunner Facebook

Just watched Lightning Run make its second trip around the track. Even in a heavy downpour it is moving. Going to be a great ride.

Edited May 11, 2014 by KyKingdomMike

[CoasterGuy06]

From the IOE Facebook page:

As the first woman to ride Lightning Run, I'm going to tell you right now that you guys are going to LOVE THIS THING!!!!! -Anne

[Midgetman82]

Five exclamation points does sound pretty promising!

[thrillseeker4552]

It sounds promising! I can't wait to ride it this July when it's all heated up and full of yummy airtime!

[IOE]

1 more Week, I'll be in the Park checking it all out, can't wait to see the New Kingdom. I'll post a Photo TR when I get home that night, Looking Forward to Lighting Run, looks like it all will be Great.

If you are attending that ACE/Amazon preview, I wouldn't expect Lightning Run to be open. I don't believe it has even started testing yet.

 

Challenge accepted.

 

-Brian

[Koasterking48]

It'd be very awesome if you do have it open and ready by then!

[sfkk]

Also a response from the IOE facebook page " If anything, you'll feel more similarities to RMC than you ever will to the CM coasters." CM means Chance Morgan

[Koasterking48]

Another comment that this page made was:

It's official: I deem Lightning Run awesome. There are a ton of surprises in it for a coaster of its size and it's relentless. Elements just keep flying at you. Airtime? Oh yes. I think we have seen the second coming of Chance Rides with this one. I hit the top of the lift to grab this shot for you guys. -Anne #irvineondreyengineering

[Woodie Warrior]

1 more Week, I'll be in the Park checking it all out, can't wait to see the New Kingdom. I'll post a Photo TR when I get home that night, Looking Forward to Lighting Run, looks like it all will be Great.

If you are attending that ACE/Amazon preview, I wouldn't expect Lightning Run to be open. I don't believe it has even started testing yet.

 

Challenge accepted.

 

-Brian

Well if it's testing now, I'm guessing it will be open by then. Construction went by pretty fast!

[KyKingdomMike]

I guess Kentucky Kingdom didn't like Mark Brunner posting that on his Facebook page since he has now deleted it. Below is what he said yesterday.

 

Mark Brunner Facebook

Just watched Lightning Run make its second trip around the track. Even in a heavy downpour it is moving. Going to be a great ride.

[glouthan]

The wave pool is being filled. One sign opening day is just around the corner!

[coasterfreak101]

I don't think I've ever seen a staggered wave pool like that - seems like an interesting way to push out waves.

[kentuckycc]

I remember that wave pool having some very intense waves! It's all looking good.

 

I also found this section on their website: http://www.kentuckykingdom.com/park-info/gardens/

 

It's awesome to me that they're not just investing in new attractions. This seems to say that they are very committed to keeping the park clean an looking good. It used to have some very pretty areas of landscaping, contrasted with some very ugly ares. Hopefully they will get the area around Lightning Run looking good over the next season or two! I'm personally very turned off by parks with roller coasters on concrete pads.

Edited May 12, 2014 by kentuckycc

[Tropical7]

To think, just a few years ago that pool was a green sludge from Bing Maps, and now it looks like this! Kentucky Kingdom is truly going above and beyond what I thought they would do, and I'm very impressed!